Check out our Islanders vs. Flames pick and preview to get our insight on to who will win and cover the puck line in Calgary.
- The Islanders head to Calgary with a record of 7-7-4.
- New York is 26th in power play goals this season.
- The Islanders are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Rangers.
- The Flames face New York with a record of 9-6-3.
- Calgary are currently 28th in assists this season..
- The Flames are looking to bounce back from a loss to the Oilers.
Islanders vs Flames Preview
The Islanders and Flames are set to face off at 9:00 ET on ESPN+. The Flames will host the game at Scotiabank Saddledome in Calgary, AB. The over/under for this non-conference contest is set at 5.5 goals, with the Flames being the favored by -1.5 goals against the Islanders.
Islanders vs. Flames Matchup At A Glance
- Sport: NHL
- Teams: New York Islanders at Calgary Flames
- Where: Calgary at Scotiabank Saddledome
- Date: Tuesday, November 19th
- Betting Odds CGY -1.5, NYI -107 | CGY -111 O/U 5.5
Islanders Preview: Can New York Deliver Being Underdogs on the Road?
The Islanders fell to 7-7-4 after a 5-2 loss to the Rangers. New York’s defense struggled, allowing the game’s first goal just 3:44 into the first period. The Islanders were underdogs on the puck line, and the total of 7 goals went over the pre-game line of 6.
Casey Cizikas and Brock Nelson provided the scoring for the Islanders, who never held a lead. Cizikas scored at 15:22 in the second period to make it 2-1, but the Rangers responded with a goal at 8:56 in the same period.
The Islanders fired 37 shots on goal but only managed to score twice in their 5-2 loss to the Rangers. Casey Cizikas netted his first goal of the season, while Brock Nelson added his fifth, with just 8 seconds left in the second period.
New York had 23 giveaways and failed to capitalize on any power play opportunities. Pierre Engvall picked up his first assist of the year, and Simon Holmstrom earned his fourth.
The Islanders' defense gave up the first goal just 3:44 into the game and allowed two more in the third period, including an empty-netter, leading to a 5-2 loss. Ilya Sorokin made 35 saves with an 89.7% save percentage, while the Islanders' defense recorded 12 takeaways and 17 hits.
Flames Preview: Will the Flames Find a Way to Win at Home?
Calgary fell to 9-6-3 after a 4-2 loss to the Oilers. The Flames were underdogs on the puck line and the total of 6.5 goals, with the combined 6 falling just short.
After trailing 2-0, Calgary tied it up in the third period, but Edmonton pulled ahead with a power-play goal and sealed it with an empty-netter.
Calgary's offense was held to just two goals in their 4-2 loss to Edmonton, despite firing 31 shots on goal. Anthony Mantha netted his 4th goal of the season on a power play, while Yegor Sharangovich added his first goal of the year.
The Flames were scoreless in the first period before Mantha's power-play goal at 15:27 in the second. Sharangovich tied the game at 2-2 with his goal at 15:32 in the third. Calgary recorded 22 giveaways in the game.
Calgary's defense gave up the first two goals of the game, both in the first period, and two more late in the 3rd, including a power play goal and an empty netter. Dan Vladar finished with 27 saves and a 90% save percentage.
Islanders vs Flames Betting Odds, Trends & Analysis
- Although New York has a straight up record of 5-5 in their last ten road games, they have not held up as well vs the puck line going 7-3. The team averaged 3 goals per game in these games.
- In their last five home games, Calgary has averaged 2 goals per game while allowing 2. The team's record in this stretch was 3-2 while going 3-2 vs. the spread.
- In their last five games as the betting underdog, the Flames have a straight up record of 2-3 and an puck line mark of 4-1.
- Going back to their previous three games as the favorite, New York has an puck line mark of 0-3 while going 1-2 straight up.
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